In Chapter 11, God says, "For I am God, and not man - the Holy One among you. I will not come in wrath." Although Israel deserves destruction and to be forgotten by God as idolaters, God's grace and love does not allow Him to forsake them - as they have forsaken Him. In these words, we are given a glimpse into the heart of God.
Although we ALL deserve to be forsaken because of our waywardness, God can not - it is not in His character to act like us - whew - that is great news. He will never leave us nor forsake us. God will discipline us as part of His grace, but he will not extract punishment for our sin - He loves us too much. Christ was already punished for our sin - if you have trusted Christ for your salvation.
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